Ancient India Quiz

Which religion originated in ancient India and follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What is the oldest religion in the world, which originated in ancient India?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What was the main occupation of the people in the Indus Valley Civilization?

• mining

• agriculture

• hunting

• fishing

In Hinduism, _____ is the creator god.

• Ra

• Brahman

• Zeus

• Mr. Bird

Reincarnation

• The process of recycling
• The process of rebirth
• The process of decomposition
• The process of farming

The Buddha's teachings were based on

• karma
• the Four Noble Truths
• the Vedas

Dharma is...

• a state of wisdom
• the idea of passing through many lives to be united with Brahman
• the consequences of how a person lives
• divine law that requires people to perform the duties of their caste

What factors in the Gupta Empire most helped the growth of learning?

• peace and stability
• poverty and hunger
• power and conquest
• change and rebellion

Buddha taught that the cure for human suffering was to

• give up selfish desires.
• worship many gods.
• exercise and eat healthy food.
• gain wealth through hard work.

Which of the follow represents the idea of karma?

• A person who does good things in this life is reborn into a higher caste.

• A person who does bad things in this life is reborn into a high caste.

• A person is reborn many times.

• A dog is reborn as a dog.